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Sapore Italian Restaurant
2 College Ave W, #01-09 Singapore UTown, Singapore 138607
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 65 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
Our take: Sapore Italian Restaurant, located in NUS UTown, presents a mixed bag of experiences.
We see consistent praise for its atmosphere, described as a pleasant spot to unwind with an inspiring campus buzz.
The mini pizza and coffee are noted as good options for a light meal, with the pizza having a crisp base and balanced toppings.
Portions are generally considered generous, with dishes like the chicken chop and seafood pasta receiving positive remarks for freshness and preparation.
However, there are significant concerns regarding consistency and value.
Some feedback indicates a decline in food quality and an increase in prices compared to a previous iteration of Sapore in NUS.
Specific dishes like the Aglio Olio are criticised for being overly oily and lacking flavour, and the Carbonara, even after being remade, was served with the wrong pasta type.
Add-ons like smoked chicken ($3) and mixed mushrooms ($1.80) are noted to push prices higher, making the overall value questionable for some.
While the environment is generally positive, the food quality appears to be inconsistent.
We'd recommend visiting during off-peak hours to potentially avoid service issues and manage expectations on food consistency.
Signature
Carbonara (Plain) $11
Best time
off-peak hours
Price
$$ ($10-20/person)
Score: 65 · 5 sources
What customers say
Sapore Italian at NUS garners mixed but generally positive feedback.
Customers appreciate the fresh, crisp mini pizza and the overall cozy atmosphere, particularly at the UTown location.
However, some recent experiences highlight concerns about increased prices, reduced food quality (e.g., oily, bland pasta, incorrect orders), and perceived lack of staff during peak hours.
Despite these issues, some patrons still find the food good, portions generous, and ingredients fresh, with specific praise for the boneless chicken chop and melt-in-your-mouth tiramisu, alongside friendly staff like Jim and Uncle Tay.
Google Reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sapore Italian at UTown, NUS is such a lovely spot to unwind and recharge. I stopped by for a mini pizza paired with a coffee, and it was exactly what I needed — the pizza was freshly made…
Sapore used to have an outlet in NUS previously, and I remembered the food being great with decent set meal deals. When I saw that Sapore had returned to NUS in 2026 after being away for some time, I…
Sapore moved from Jolibee's location to the current location, although the menu has changed, the food is still good
This Italian restaurant located at the heart of National University of Singapore, in Utown, have pleasantly surprised us. They offer very delicious, healthy and large-sized dishes at quite a relativel…
Very generous portion with loads of seafood and texture of the pasta is good. The fish is cooked just right and there are actually 3 fillets. Very fresh ingredients cooked in perfection. Matcha latte…
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